PORTSMOUTH, RI – February 1, 2022 – Ocean State Innovations, a leading textile provider, announced today the appointment of Geoff Senko as Senior Vice President of Sales. Mr. Senko joins OSI with over ten years of textile experience. Most recently he held the position of National Account Manager for MMI Textiles and served on the Military Board of IFAI, the SEAMS Board, and was Chair of the SEAMS Military Committee. Mr. Senko will be responsible for guiding sales strategy and efforts throughout North America and globally for OSI while supporting the overall success for customers in various market segments.
“I am excited to have Geoff join the team as we continue to be a force in the global textile industry. Geoff’s sales leadership and extensive expertise in the industry make him an ideal addition to our company.” said Edward Ricci, CEO and Co-Owner of OSI. Ben Galpen, Co-Owner of OSI, added, “We pride ourselves in our textile solutions expertise, Geoff not only brings us further textile solutions but is customer relationship driven, a trait we welcome at OSI.”
SWANSBORO, N.C. – February 1, 2022 – High Speed Gear® is honored to announce the addition of Maj. Gen. Brian Winski, U.S. Army (Ret.) to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Winski has recently retired from 37 years of honorable and faithful service from the United States Army. During Mr. Winski’s service he has served as the Commander of the famed 101st Airborne Division. Some of Mr. Winski’s other assignments include service with the 82nd Airborne Division, 1st Cavalry Division and 3rd Infantry Division. A proven leader, Mr. Winski has participated in multiple combat operations during Operation Desert Storm, Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Among many awards, Mr. Winski has earned notable personal awards such as the two Distinguished Service Medals, three Legions of Merit, six Bronze Star medals including one for Valor for his actions under fire in Baghdad, Iraq in 2006, Combat Infantryman Badge with star noting combat experience in two campaigns, along with Master Parachutist Jump Wings. Among Mr. Winski’s awards, he has also attended schools and courses such as Ranger school, Airborne, and Air Assault to name a few.
“I have an intense passion for ensuring our warfighters and law enforcement have the best equipment possible.”, said Mr. Winski. “High Speed Gear® products and Comp-Tac® Holsters do just that – it is exceptional gear that provides unparalleled protection, mobility, and versatility and makes the user more capable and effective. It’s no surprise that some of the most elite units in the service equip their warriors with HSGI products.”
Mr. Winski will be joining a team of six other members on the High Speed Gear® Board of Directors.
“We are very excited to have Mr. Winski come aboard the High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® family.”, said Chief Operating Officer Bill Babboni. “Mr. Winski brings knowledgeable, first-hand experience to our team which we at High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac® value most.”
As a leading senior creative manager for multiple industry brands, Rose now leads SENTRY’s marketing in catalog, advertising, packaging, social and event efforts.
Virginia Beach, Va. (January 2022) – SENTRY Products Group, a leading manufacturer and distributor of products focused on protection, storage, and transportation of outdoor, military, and law enforcement equipment, signed an industry creative veteran, Jeff Rose, to spearhead SENTRY’s new marketing initiatives as the Director of Marketing and Creative.
Rose’s previous 18-year experience was as Creative Director with Vista Outdoor and the ATK family of companies. He built and led creative teams that propelled the companies’ extensive product lines into industry-leading brands that generate billions of dollars in annual revenue. His “roll up his sleeves” style of leadership allowed him to engage with multiple teams to create effective creative assets. With efficiency key to the success of generating and managing multiple creative products, Rose produced a sophisticated workflow management system to organize, traffic, and archive job requests and work processes for the development of assets for multiple campaigns and new product launches. His deep passion for branding and communicating through various visual communication platforms that cover the print and digital spectrum is evident in the new direction of SENTRY Tactical.
“This is a coming home moment for me,” said Rose. “After several years working on the agency side, I was given the chance to work with one of the industry’s most entrepreneurial companies in the early 2000s. It was there I learned about our unique industry and was allowed to find my creative voice. Since then, I was able to work with a major player in the outdoor industry and was responsible for their brand’s look and feel, and communicated the brand through print and digital platforms. At SENTRY I am now working alongside many of the same individuals as when I started in the industry. I am honored and excited to be part of the SENTRY Tactical team.”
“Jeff has a big task bringing our various brands together under the SENTRY banner,” Terry Naughton, President of SENTRY, added. “In his experience, he has tackled the same situation, in which he must tell the story of the many brands without losing sight of the story and mission behind the brand. Having worked directly with Jeff in the past, I am confident he will not only handle the marketing challenge, but he will also be integral in making this company internationally recognized.”
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During last week’s Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, Carryology honored Mystery Ranch with the Best In Show Award for their new Bridger Backpack.
The Bridger Backpack was also a nominee for the Outdoor Retailer Innovation Awards. Offered in both men’s and women’s models, the Bridger is available as a 55 or 65 liter pack.
The Bridger Pack relies on an internal spring-steel wire frame.l coupled with the Endurance Yoke and its pocketed shoulder straps.
Features:
– Generous removable lid that converts to a hip sack
– Dual access to main bag
– Drawstring shroud access
– Two full-length zipper access
– Two, large stretch-woven back pockets with inner pockets and an elastic-topped dump pocket
– Dual adjustable tool attach
– Double daisy chains for lashing
– Side and bottom compression straps
– Speed Zip™ sleeping bag compartment with removable divider
– Pocketed waist belt
HOUSTON, TEXAS – January 31st, 2022 – Comp-Tac® partners with Murski Breeding Sales to kick off 2022.
The 2022 mission for High Speed Gear® and Comp-Tac Holsters® is “Taking it to the Next Level” and they are doing so in multiple ways. During SHOT Show ‘22, customers will be able to view the NEW Level III and Level II Holsters, the NEW Dual Concealment Holster, the Sport-Tac Holster and more! Yet, these new products are only part of the kickoff for 2022! Teaming up with a top-end Professional Sales Agency is a key 2022 initiative for the Comp-Tac brand and today the agreement has been signed with Murski Breeding Sales!
Comp-Tac Holsters® is devoted to designing and manufacturing the highest quality holsters for concealed carry, competition, law enforcement, military and related accessories on the market. Comp-Tac® products offer options that make it easy and comfortable to carry a firearm for all our customers, no matter their profession: law enforcement, military, shooting sports enthusiasts and responsibly armed citizens. Comp-Tac products are built with the customer in mind.
Murski Breeding Sales has been working with virtually all levels of the industry as a professional sales organization for over sixty years. They maintain a tenured sales team and long-term relationships. Serving 37 states and representing over five territories to include the Midwest, Mink, Northwest, Southeast and Southwest, Murski Breeding Sales will provide Comp-Tac even more sales coverage in the US. Murski is headquartered in Dallas, Texas only a short distance from the Comp-Tac factory in Houston, TX. The sales team at Murski have a combined 650 years of sporting goods sales experience serving all levels of the sporting goods trade.
“Comp-Tac was in search of a professional team, with high standards to continue to bring our products into the market with more of a hands-on approach”, stated Bill Babboni, High Speed Gear and Comp-Tac Holsters, Chief Operating Officer. “Through a series of meetings and exchanges, we know we have found that with the Murski Breeding Sales team!”
Comp-Tac Holsters® is excited to begin a new valued partnership with the Murski Breeding Sales team as the company continues produce quality products for those who rely on them most.
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(McLean, VA – January 27, 2022) FN America, LLC announces a safety bulletin for the FN 502 Tactical .22LR pistol. The company has become aware that a very limited number of FN 502 Tactical pistols in the field may have an improperly installed manual safety. In these cases, the external safety lever will not function as designed and may result in unintended firing. To ensure the pistol’s safe operation, FN is asking owners of the FN 502 Tactical to suspend use of their pistol and perform a function check to verify the manual safety is operating correctly, following the function check guide located here.
Plymouth, MI – EOTECH, the Michigan-based manufacturer of the world’s best holographic and magnified optics continues to grow its impressive portfolio of high-performance products with the execution of a strategic product partnership with THEON SENSORS. THEON SENSORS will provide EOTECH with a full line of customized, military-grade night vision devices and thermal imagers for distribution and service to US and select international markets.
THEON SENSORS has production facilities and headquarters in Athens, as well as offices in Germany, Arlington Virginia, Abu Dhabi and Singapore. With more than 100,000 systems in service or under contract in more than 55 countries around the world, THEON SENSORS is a sought-after market leader in night vision and thermal imaging systems for military and security applications.
All products are designed in-house by a team of experienced and qualified engineers specializing in all related engineering disciplines such as optical, mechanical, electronics and system design. This ensures high performing and ergonomically advanced systems that increase the safety and mission success rate of soldiers and law enforcement during night operations.
EOTECH has a long history of providing cutting-edge night vision and thermal imaging products to US law enforcement, security professionals, and civilians. The addition of these new and better product lines will enhance that legacy. “We’ve been looking for a partner in this space that can deliver rugged, superior products that match our brand.” said Ed Schoppman, President of North America at EOTECH. “With THEON SENSORS, we intend to bring those custom products to the US and in addition, co-develop new lines of future products that employ our state-of-the-art technology.”
“THEON SENSORS is excited on this strategic collaboration with a highly reputable US company as EOTECH in an effort to expand sales of a diverse product line for the US law enforcement and commercial market. The DNA and technical competencies of the two organizations will create a new era” said Michalis Kolotos, Director of US Operations at THEON SENSORS USA.
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Vertx has announced the beginning of a partnership with Kyle Lamb of Viking Tactics® (VTAC®). The collaboration begins with the launch of the VTAC® Stackable Storage Cube Collection in early 2022 and will be followed by regular product collaborations later in 2022 and beyond. The Stackable Storage Cube Collection is now on display at SHOT Show 2022 inside the Vertx® booth, #14253. Kyle will be making appearances in the Vertx® booth throughout the show.
“When I decided to partner with Vertx® I did it because we had the same ‘Stay in the Fight’ mindset,” said Kyle Lamb, of Viking Tactics. “We’ve been able to partner, design some great products, and this is just the beginning.”
Sergeant Major (retired) Kyle Lamb spent over 21 years in the United States Army, with over 15 of that in 1st SFOD-D Delta Force. He has participated in many conflicts, Desert Storm, Bosnia, Iraq, as well as in the battle made famous by the movie Black Hawk Down in Mogadishu, Somalia. SGM Lamb has received numerous valorous awards and decorations and is the Founder and President of Viking Tactics.
“Kyle’s experience as an end-user, both professionally and personally, and as a product designer gives him a unique perspective on the needs of the industry,” said Denny Bogard, VP/GM of Vertx®. “Working in tandem with Kyle and VTAC gives us an opportunity to continue to provide end-users with product that is high-quality, mission-oriented, and ultra-versatile in ways we never have before.”
PRODUCTS
The first set of products that will be available, are an innovative set of storage cubes. The Cubes are constructed using an innovative tab system that can interlock with each other to prevent spills during travel and allow the user to create a custom-organized setup..
The full set consists of 6 storage cubes and 1 tool pouch. The Storage Cubes range from 1L to 60L for full customization depending on your mission set.
Each cube has unique features, but all include:
• Low-profile interlocking tab system is designed to hold Cubes together
• Zippered top opening with lockable YKK® zippers
• Can be pressed flat for easy storage when not in use
• Write bar and loop-side patch on side for easy identification of contents
Construction:
• Durable ripstop nylon that resists wear and tear
• Poly-carbonate exterior coating is wipe clean, water and stain resistant
• Inner PU coating is lightweight and water resistant
• Pockets constructed using tear-resistant honeycomb mesh
The VTAC® Stackable Storage Cube Collection will be available in-store and online at vertx.com/VTAC in early 2022, with a secondary launch later this year.
